A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Andrewes family of England.
Reg. 9292 · English, A–C
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
saltireResolution, and St Andrew's cross
chiefAuthority, wisdom and dominion
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
Colours
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
Blue (Azure)Means: Loyalty and truth
Red (Gules)Means: Military strength
Gold (Or)Means: Generosity
Historical info
Source
Sir Bernard Burke, The General Armory of England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales, London: Harrison & Sons, 1884
Blazon (the actual original written record)
“Ar. a saltire az. on a chief gu. three mullets or”
EnglandLondon, c. 1620
Where the Andrewes Arms Were Recorded
London
Map of England showing where the Andrewes arms are recorded
The Andrewes arms were recorded in London, c. 1620.
This is where the arms were entered in the register. Families often moved to other parts of the country, so the same name can turn up in more than one region.
The body that granted and recorded arms in England in this period.
James VI and I
Sovereign of the period
James VI and I
1603–1625
Reigning in England when the Andrewes arms are first recorded.
How Arms Worked in England
English heraldry allowed arms to be shared by all legitimate descendants of the original owner. These symbols were treated as personal property that moved through the generations to all children. While the eldest son kept the original design, other family members could use the same shield without needing to change it or register their own unique versions.
Granting authority
The College of Arms in London has regulated the use of coats of arms throughout England and Wales since 1484.
How they got arms
Families typically obtained their coats of arms through a formal grant from the Crown or by proving their ancient right to them.
Where arms were recorded
All official coats of arms are recorded in the registers kept at the College of Arms, which date back to the fifteenth century.
The family's standing
Recorded among the armigerous families of England.
Origin & History of the Andrewes Family in England
The surname Andrewes is a patronymic name, which means it originated from the given name Andrew. In medieval England, it became common for people to identify themselves by adding the suffix "s" to their father’s name to signify that they were the son of that person. By the time the Andrewes family was well-established in London during the early 17th century, the spelling had become a distinct way to distinguish their specific lineage from others who used the simpler "Andrews" form. Families with this name were often part of the rising merchant class in the city, taking advantage of the bustling trade and economic opportunities that defined London in 1620. As they settled into urban life, they helped shape the social fabric of the capital during a period of great transition in English history.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Andreas
Derived from the Greek word for man or manly.
This name
AndrewesA patronymic surname indicating descent from a person named Andrew.
also spelled
Andrewis
Andrewys
Related arms
Fittonrecorded with Andrewes, same area
Peytonrecorded with Andrewes, same area
Documented Sources
Sir Bernard Burke, The General Armory of England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales, London: Harrison & Sons, 1884
Reaney, P.H., A Dictionary of English Surnames, 1958
The National Archives, Prerogative Court of Canterbury and related probate jurisdictions: will registers, PROB 11
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saltireResolution, and St Andrew's cross
chiefAuthority, wisdom and dominion
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
saltireResolution, and St Andrew's cross
chiefAuthority, wisdom and dominion
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
